How to Live Above the Deceitfulness of Sin.
Live Above The Deceitfulness And Pleasures Of Sin
Hello, welcome to another message titled “Live Above The Deceitfulness And Pleasures Of Sin.”
Sin is very deceitful. It can seem right, feel pleasurable, and appear harmless at first, but in the end it brings destruction to everyone who embraces it. That is why we must stay spiritually alert at all times.
Proverbs 14:12 says:
“There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
Sin may look attractive in the beginning, but judgment and destruction are hidden behind it. For believers, God sometimes allows discipline in order to correct and restore them back to Himself.
We can see this clearly in the life of David. When David looked at Bathsheba, another man’s wife, he allowed lust and emotion to overpower wisdom and self-control. What appeared pleasurable was actually poisoned with destruction.
The moment David saw her, he should have turned away his eyes, but he entertained the desire instead. Later, that desire led him deeper into sin.
Jesus said in Matthew 5:28:
“But I say unto you, that whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
God takes purity seriously. Sin often begins with small compromises, hidden desires, wandering eyes, emotional attachment, or ungodly thoughts. That is why believers must identify the entry point quickly and reject it immediately before it grows stronger.
Sin destroys families, relationships, peace, and destinies. God desires to preserve families and establish righteousness, but the enemy fights against this through lust, temptation, and deception.
We also see this in the life of Samson. Samson had a great calling and powerful anointing from birth, yet he lost focus because of emotionalism and ungodly affection. His emotions overpowered his judgment and eventually led to his downfall.
This is why the Word of God must dwell richly in our hearts.
Psalm 119 says:
“I have hidden Your word in my heart that I may not sin against You.”
When the Word of God fills your heart, it becomes easier to recognize traps and reject temptation quickly. The Holy Spirit sharpens your discernment and helps you escape the snares of the enemy.
The devil introduces ungodly pleasures to derail destinies. Many temptations appear charming and irresistible, but they are traps designed to destroy purpose and separate people from God.
That is why believers must put on the full armor of God and stay spiritually prepared. We cannot overcome temptation by human strength alone. Sanctification comes through the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Himself was tempted, yet He remained focused on God’s will.
He said:
“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.”
Jesus stayed committed to the Father’s will. He did not allow distractions, emotions, worldly pleasures, or temptation to move Him away from His purpose.
The anointing is not cheap. A believer must guard their heart carefully.
The Bible says:
“Guard your heart, for out of it flow the issues of life.”
Many people call emotional obsession “love,” but much of what the world calls love is simply emotionalism, lust, or temporary passion. Real love is deeper than feelings.
The God-kind of love is rooted in commitment, sacrifice, patience, and obedience. True love remains faithful even during hardship, weakness, sickness, and difficulty.
Emotional attraction alone cannot sustain a marriage or relationship. Feelings change, but godly commitment remains.
Jesus demonstrated true love by sacrificing Himself for humanity even when it was painful.
That is why believers must learn discipline and wisdom instead of blindly following emotions.
Many people enter relationships outside the will of God and later experience confusion, sorrow, heartbreak, and regret. Some people marry outside God’s purpose and end up fighting against destiny itself.
God’s perfect will includes His guidance in relationships and marriage. A godly spouse should help you fulfill destiny, not destroy your walk with God.
Throughout life, temptations and distractions will come. Certain people may enter your life as traps, just like Delilah entered Samson’s life to derail him.
But believers must remain spiritually alert and prayerful.
Jesus told Peter in Luke 22:31-32:
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.”
Pray constantly that your faith will not fail. Pray that you will not enter into temptation. Reject the pleasures of sin and recognize them for what they truly are — deception from the enemy.
Delilah did not truly love Samson, yet Samson was blinded by emotion and passion. Blind emotional attachment can destroy discernment and weaken spiritual judgment.
The Lord teaches believers to focus on commitment rather than uncontrolled emotions. Commitment rooted in God’s will produces stability, wisdom, and lasting fruit.
Do not allow emotions, lust, or ungodly desires to destroy your destiny.
Fall in love with God’s will. Walk in obedience. Embrace holiness. Stay focused on purpose.
When you remain in God’s perfect will, He leads you into relationships, decisions, and paths that align with your destiny.
Reject ungodly pleasures and embrace the perfect will of God.
May the Lord give you grace to overcome temptation and crucify the flesh. May He strengthen you to reject the pleasures of sin and walk in holiness.
May God clothe you with wisdom, favor, discernment, and spiritual strength.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Remain blessed. Have a good day.
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One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to apologise when you are wrong.
If you don't learn that lesson you will delay your promotion.
First Peter chapter 5, verse 6 says, "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."
Humility is agreement with God's truth.
Pride will strain your relationships, so apologise to your spouse, your children, and your colleagues when you are wrong.
Confess your sins to God.
Humility is non-negotiable with God.
James chapter 4, verse 6 says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
Pride is not just a bad attitude.
It is a spiritual battle. Humbly is a great spiritual weapon. Moses was the humbles man alive during his time on earth. Jesus was gentle and humble in spirit when He lived on earth.
Righteousness is an armour and a weapon of our warfare.
Every time you swallow your pride and apologise, you put on that armour.
Ask for full grace from the throne of grace because you cannot win spiritual warfare with your flesh.
Hebrews chapter 4, verse 16 says, "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
If you don't ask for the power of God, it means that you are proud and self dependent and have not learned the lesson that your flesh cannot save you.
May God transform you from glory to glory and take you to the highest realms of His grace and power.
May He teach you His secrets and teach your fingers to fight and make war.
Psalm chapter 25, verse 14 says, "The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant."
May great grace be upon you, in Jesus name.
Amen.
